Yashar Makhtoumi

Hydrology

Process-based, Machine learning, and numerical methods.

Biogeochemistry

Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and Carbon cycles in critical zone.

Remote Sensing

Remote sensing of satellite images and cloud computing.

A better way to find sustainability.

Workflow

My research leverages a robust skillset encompassing advanced computational and analytical techniques. I am proficient in handling and analyzing large, complex datasets, utilizing cloud computing resources for efficient processing and storage. My coding expertise spans multiple languages, including R, Python, Javescript, and Matlab, enabling me to develop custom scripts and algorithms for data analysis, visualization, and model development. Furthermore, I possess significant experience in process-based and numerical modeling, particularly with SWAT/SWAT+, allowing me to simulate and analyze complex hydrological and biogeochemical processes. This combination of data science, programming, and modeling skills forms the foundation of my data-driven research approach.

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Research Highlights

field-scale irrigation mapping

Using publicly available satellite imagary I map field-level irrigation practices across the U.S. Using geospatial data techniques and field-scale machine learning classification. This work supports improved agricultural water management, land use planning, sustainability, and resiliency in the face of resource challenges.

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